Influence of bioengineered skin substitutes on diabetic foot ulcer and venous leg ulcer outcomes

This systematic review indicates that bioengineered skin substitutes with a dermal component may improve healing outcomes in diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. However, better designed trials with longer follow-up periods are needed.C. Barber, A. Watt, C. Pham, K. Humphreys, A. Penington, K. Mutimer, M. Edwards and G. Madder